Pope Francis has hit out at couples who choose pets over children, emphasising the importance of large families in a world facing declining birth rates
Speaking during a visit to Indonesia as part of a wider tour of Southeast Asia, the Pope praised families with three, four, or five children, calling them an example for other nations, before delivering a snide jibe at childless couples who opt to care for cats and dogs, warning: ‘This cannot go well.’
The Pope’s comments are part of a wider theme in his papacy, where he has repeatedly urged couples to prioritise children over pets, viewing the trend of childlessness as a significant societal issue.
He has previously expressed frustration over individuals treating their pets like children, recalling an incident in 2023 when a woman asked him to bless a dog she referred to as her ‘baby’ – for which the Pope said: ‘I lost my patience and scolded her.’
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